Treadmill Exercise

by Maria on November 7, 2010

The treadmill gives you a great aerobic exercise (walking or running), which helps you lose weight in a healthy way and burn the flab from your abs.

Running or walking on a treadmill is gentler on your body than running or walking on asphalt. The treadmill offers a good impact on the ground, which helps strengthen the bones. It provides an ideal training experience for a dedicated runner/jogger.

Walking at a moderate pace for 30-60 minutes helps you burn fat and build muscle to speed up your metabolism. Walking an hour a day is also associated with cutting your risk of heart disease, breast cancer, colon cancer, diabetes and stroke.

Running is an extremely efficient way to burn calories and lose weight. A 150-pound person will burn approximately 100 calories per mile when running.

When using the treadmill:

Make sure you have the proper running gear and good shoes and socks;

Keep your shoulders relaxed, your back flat and head in line with your spine;

Use your arms to help balancing your legs;

Don’t keep your hands clenched up in a tight fist;

If you can, don’t hold on to the handrails;

Increase your elevation and speed controls slowly, or you may lose your balance.